The Platte River Trail is a fine paved multi use trail for walking and cycling, following the Platte River. In this section, starting close to the downtown of Denver it leads all the way south Vanderbilt Park.

Especially in the northern part, the trail passes some industrial sites here and there – but also several parks with picnic sites and cafés close by.

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Strange Brewing is just off the Platte River Trail at 13th St, solid brewery, good selection of beers, worth stopping by if you need a break.

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1. South Platte River Trail

36.7km

02:07

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Cycle the 22.8-mile South Platte River Trail in Denver, a moderate route offering diverse urban and natural scenery with views of the Rocky

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2. Mary Carter Greenway Trail – Bridge over South Platte River loop from Arapahoe at Village Center

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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Mary Carter Greenway Trail – Bridge over South Platte River loop from Union Station Light Rail Plaza

93.2km

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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Distance 8.22 km

Uphill 30 m

Downhill 20 m

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Location: Denver, Denver County, Colorado, United States

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South Platte River Trail

Mid section of Platte River Trail

1. South Platte River Trail

2. Mary Carter Greenway Trail – Bridge over South Platte River loop from Arapahoe at Village Center

3. Mary Carter Greenway Trail – Bridge over South Platte River loop from Union Station Light Rail Plaza

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